Treat family and friends to these moreish biscuits, finished with a cherry in the centre
Prep:15 mins
Makes 24
200g butter, softened 150g golden caster sugar1 egg¼ tsp vanilla extract250g self-raising flour50g oats12 glacé cherries, halved
STEP 1Heat the oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5 and line two baking trays with baking parchment. Tip the butter, sugar, egg, vanilla and flour into a bowl with a small pinch of salt and beat everything together until completely mixed into a dough.STEP 2Tip the oats into a shallow dish. Divide the dough into 24 equal pieces (each should weigh 25-30g), then roll each piece into a ball. Roll the balls in the oats and put 12 on each tray, evenly spaced apart. Flatten each ball down a little then press a cherry half into the middle.STEP 3Bake the biscuits for 20 mins, or until golden. Leave to cool on the tray for a few mins then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. The biscuits will keep for up to three days in a container or biscuit tin.
